Gothic

Rib, buttress and the vertical pull of light.

3 entries

Overhead view of the red tile and verdigris copper roofs of Villa Capponi architecture, surrounded by green trees and olive g

Biophilic & Wellness

Villa Capponi: Gothic Lines and Veridian Pigments in the Tuscan Hills

Villa Capponi, a Renaissance villa with Gothic origins near Florence, demonstrates a historic approach to biophilic design through its enduring structure and verdant interior palette.

6 Aug 2026

Rammed-earth wall to the left of an ornate glass door, with a smooth plaster wall and concrete floor to the right.

Adaptive Reuse

Cape Cod's Gothic Dacha: Reimagining a Russian Vernacular

This piece explores the adaptive reuse of a Gothic-era Russian dacha on Cape Cod, examining its material transformation and the integration of hand-forged ironwork. The project emphasizes regional vernaculars and the sensory experience of built space.

16 Jul 2026

A light-filled bathroom features timber wall panels and beams, with travertine marble tubs and benches.

Architecture Travel

Gothic Revival Hammams in New England: A Confluence of Style and Craft

This article explores the rare intersection of Ottoman hammam typology with 19th-century New England Gothic Revival architecture, analyzing how local craftspeople adapted traditional styles and materials.

5 Jul 2026

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